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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Denton County reports first measles case; infected person attended Rangers game
The Brief Denton County health officials have identified a case of measles in the county. They say the person went to several places during a three-day span, potentially exposing others. More than 600 cases have been reported in the state since January. DENTON COUNTY, Texas - Health officials in Denton County reported the first case of measles in the county on Wednesday. What we know Denton County Public Health said the person is an adult with an unknown vaccination status. According to DCPH the person visited several locations between April 19-22. Health officials said anyone who was at the following places should monitor themselves for symptoms until May 13, especially if you are unvaccinated or immunocompromised: Pretty Burrito, 500 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound, TX, on April 19 from 10 a.m.- noon Donut Plaza, 1900 s Garden Ridge Rd, Flower Mound, TX, on April 19 from 10 a.m. - noon Rangers Republic at Texas Live!, 1605 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX, on April 19 from 2 - 5 p.m. Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington, TX, on April 19 from 3-8 p.m. Guitars and Growlers, 400 Flower Mound Rd, Flower Mound, TX, on April 19 from 6 p.m - midnight. Walmart, 801 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX, on April 19 from 10 p.m. - April 20, 1 a.m. Flower Mound United Methodist Church, 3950 Bruton Orand Blvd., Flower Mound, TX, on April 20 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WinCo Foods, 1288 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX, on April 21 from 8-11:30 p.m. Pho Tay Do, 1403 E. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX, on April 22 from 3-6:30 p.m. MLB reports the Rangers game the patient went to against the Dodgers was attended by 39,244 people. What they're saying "Today's case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception," said Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health. "While we haven't linked this case to an existing outbreak, it highlights two realities: vaccines are important, and if you have signs and symptoms, you should be tested." What we don't know Officials did not provide any other information on the patient. State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 663 since January. There have been 87 patients hospitalized since the outbreak started. The state says these hospitalizations are from earlier in the outbreak, and the numbers may increase as DSHS receives records for earlier cases. The number of people currently in the hospital for measles has not been released. Since January, 16 cases have been reported in people who were considered fully vaccinated and 12 cases in people who only had one dose of the vaccine. In Texas, two school-aged children have died from complications with the measles. Both were not vaccinated and had no known underlying conditions, state health officials said. Why you should care Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles virus can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. Illness onset (high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes) begins a week or two after someone is exposed. A few days later, the telltale rash breaks out as flat, red spots on the face and then spreads down the neck and trunk to the rest of the body. A person is contagious from about four days before the rash appears to four days after. People with measles should stay home from work or school during that period. Common symptoms of measles include: High fever (as high as 105°F) Cough Runny nose Red and watery eyes Tiny white spots that may appear inside the mouth 2-3 days after symptoms begin Rash 3-5 days after other signs of illness. The "measles rash" typically starts at the face and then spreads down to the rest of the body. The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles. Some vaccinated people can occasionally develop measles; however, they generally experience milder symptoms and are less likely to spread the disease to other people. If you think you have measles or have been exposed to someone with measles, isolate yourself from others and call your healthcare provider before arriving to be tested so they can prepare for your arrival without exposing other people to the virus. Measles is extremely contagious and can cause life-threatening illness to anyone who is not protected against the virus. Review your and your child's vaccination history to see if you are up-to-date on your measles vaccines. Additionally, discuss with your provider your vaccination history and any questions about these vaccines. People with confirmed or suspected measles should stay home from school, work, and other group settings until after the fourth day of rash onset. During an outbreak, people without documented immunity from vaccination or previous measles infection should be isolated from anyone with measles to protect those without immunity and control the outbreak. According to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Rule §97.7, schools and childcare settings shall exclude unimmunized children for at least 21 days after the last date the unimmunized child was exposed to a measles case. The Source Information on the Denton County measles case comes from Denton County Public Health. Information on a statewide outbreak of measles comes from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
CBS News
30-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Denton County warns of potential measles exposure with county's first reported diagnosis
A Denton County adult has been diagnosed with the measles, the county's Public Health department announced Wednesday. It's the county's first reported case. The county said the person's vaccination status is unknown and that although the individual will not be identified, the list of potential exposure locations will be. "Today's case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception," said Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health. "While we haven't linked this case to an existing outbreak, it highlights two realities: vaccines are important, and if you have signs and symptoms, you should be tested." The individual spent time in Arlington, Flower Mound, Lewisville and Richardson from April 19 through April 22. DCPH said more locations may be added. Arlington locations April 19, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Rangers Republic at Texas Live! April 19, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Globe Life Field Flower Mound locations April 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Pretty Burrito restaurant April 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Donut plaza restaurant April 19, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Guitars ad Growlers restaurant April 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Flower Mound United Methodist Church Lewisville locations April 19, 10 p.m. - April 20, 1 a.m.: Walmart, 801 W Main Street April 21, 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: WinCo Foods Richardson locations April 22, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: PhoTay Do restaurant People who visited known locations during the specified times should: Review their immunization and medical records to determine if they are protected against measles infection. Contact and notify their health care provider as soon as possible about a potential exposure if they are pregnant, have an infant or have a weakened immune system, regardless of vaccination history. Monitor themselves for illness with fever and/or an unexplained rash from four days to 21 days after their exposure (the time period when symptoms may develop). If symptoms develop, stay at home and avoid school, work and any large gatherings. Call a healthcare provider immediately. Do not enter a healthcare facility before calling and making them aware of your measles exposure and symptoms. The health department can assist healthcare providers in appropriately diagnosing and managing your care. Collin County Health Care Services said anyone who was at the venues on the dates listed above should monitor themselves for measles symptoms through April 20. The symptoms of measles High fever, up to 105°F Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes Sore throat Rash: typically appears 3–5 days after initial symptoms, starting on the face and spreading downward While most people's symptoms improve, about 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles will be hospitalized. About 1 out of every 1,000 children with measles will develop brain swelling that can lead to brain damage, and up to 3 of every 1,000 children who become infected will die, the CDC says. The largest outbreak so far this year has been in West Texas, but cases have been reported in other states around the country as well.
